How to Open Champagne Properly and Not Go Blind? 5 Simple Steps

Pulling the cork from a bottle of sparkling wine can cost you an eye.

Trying to open champagne on New Year's Eve can cost more than nerves, it can also cost your health. There is a risk of seriously injuring your eye with the cork from a bottle of sparkling wine.

Theo Campbell, a star of British and American reality shows, said this summer that he underwent two operations and lost sight in his right eye after a champagne cork hit it. Improper opening of sparkling wine — a common cause of eye injuries.

To reduce the risk of the cork flying off unexpectedly or simply spilling the drink, you should know how to open champagne properly. 

5 simple steps:

1. Chill the bottle to about +6…+15°C, ideally — to +12°C.
2. Take the bottle in your hand and point it upward at a 45-degree angle.
3. Remove the foil and unscrew the wire cage. Under no circumstances shake the bottle. 
4. Firmly hold the cork under the wire with your hand.
5. Turn the bottle, holding it by the base, until you hear a characteristic soft pop.
   

Earlier, the TK Media editorial team explained how to properly peel and eat an avocado.